21 February, 2024
The Minister for Skills and Training, Brendan O’Connor, has announced a strategic review of theÌý.
To be led by The Honourable Justice Iain Ross AO and Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM, the review will investigate:ÌýÌý
- How the system and complementary services are performing in terms of the taking up and completion of apprenticeships and traineeships
- The impact of cost-of-living pressures on apprentices and traineesÌý
- Best practices in terms of supporting high quality apprenticeships and traineeships, including government support, workplace conditions and culture, and employersÌý
- Whether the system is creating an environment which encourages women, First Nations peoples, people with disability and those in regional, rural and remote communities into apprenticeships and traineeships
- How the system can be aligned priorities at outlined in the 2023 91¹ÙÍø Employment White Paper, along with the broader economic objectives
While financial supports for apprentices and trainees are scheduled to change from 1 July 2024, this review will assist the government to implement a more effective, sustainable and long-term incentive system for apprentices and trainees.
Written submissions on matters raised in the will be accepted before 15 May 2024.
